Steering box

24 posts · joined Feb 2009 · 14 Mar 2009, 2:54 pm

#700793

Hi,
What is the considered opinion on putting grease into a 6 volter steering box that seems to be afflicted with a slight ooze. In the past I have used special cv joint grease in old Landrover swivel pin hubs, 'coz they always leaked, this works fine. My Autobooks manual says one must never put grease in an oil type steering box, but does not say why not !! . Has thinking changed since it was written in'73.
Your thoughts will be appreciated greatly.

While on the subject of leaks....is it an easy fix for a leak at the front of the gearbox nose?

Cheers Ian

greedy53 Bishop of Volkswagenism

3,062 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 14 Mar 2009, 2:57 pm

#700795

i do it to all my boxes kombi or bug its just a matter of time they are getting old and i9t does help with a better feel to the steering and if you can find grease with graphite wahoo great

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Matt Ryan Fahrvergnugen

890 posts · joined Jan 2006 · 15 Mar 2009, 8:34 am

#700899

Sometimeman,

Penrite make a proper steeringbox grease, you'll probably have to order it in.

Here is a link to a discussion over at DSK about penrite grease and the pros & cons of using grease in VW steering boxes.

http://www.dsk.com.au/forum/viewtopic.php?t=7881&highlight=steering+box+grease

Regards,

Matt.

http://portvwforum.freeforums.org

Sometimeman Casual Dubber

24 posts · joined Feb 2009 · 16 Mar 2009, 9:19 am

#701101

Thanks Matt, That seems to be what I'm looking for as I feel the box is Ok except for the weep.
Cheers Ian